Yamaha Virago 535 random ride - GoPro Hero7 Black

[@derekcoe9633]

Just bought a 535 (my first bike in 30 years) and I’m terrified of it, I know it’s just a case of getting back into it but everything seems so much scarier than when I was in my 20’s!

[@kingshamie1332]

Getting ready for for a bike meseif after 20years

[@derekcoe9633]

@@kingshamie1332 best of luck buddy, I'm thinking of investing in some stabilisers 😁

[@kingshamie1332]

@@derekcoe9633 ,🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 no lad only balls

[@tanddy]

They are less terrifying than women though 🤣 Keep at it, go for short rides till you're feeling a bit more comfortable then go a bit further. I'm sure you'll be out for a whole tank in now time. Welcome back to the biking world.

[@richieiommi]

3.20 in and i noticed the red mist came on.😂🤘🤘 Hows she riding now? Looking and sounding great. Mine keeps throwing little problems at me but i can always negotiate with her.🙂

[@tanddy]

No red most from me, I waved them on earlier then just tried to keep up hahahaha there was no chance. What little problems are you getting? She's running pretty good but got back from a ride yesterday and there was an eggy catalytic converter smell, turns out the battery was boiling, hissing and about to pop, it's swollen and distorted. I think the reg/rec packed in and overcharged the battery. Not ideal when the fuel pipes run across the top of the battery 😬

[@richieiommi]

@@tanddy feckin hell, when I picked up my bike 2 June I had a funny smell coming from my bike. Exactly the same. Battery about to pop as rectifier shot. Fortunately I had a spare from my fzr 600.. think I got a rectifier for about £16 off eBay. Works a treat plus I got a cheap led voltmeter so I can keep an eye on voltage from now on. I would well recommend it. As for how mine is running....ok. had another tickle with the carbs and good power but I can feel a flat spot mid range. Over winter I'm gonna take em off for a bloody good going over. Ride safe fella.

[@richieiommi]

@@tanddy and as you say about bloated battery mine pushed the battery case into exhaust manifold melting the battery case. 😵‍💫

[@tanddy]

@@richieiommi I first noticed the smell miles from home stopped at lights but thought it was the cat of the that passed, never smelled it again till I got home. I've got a batter, rectifier and some thermal paste coming today, may as well use the cover as a heat sink. I took a voltmeter off the bike when I got it, I might buy a new one though now that you mention it. My battery box has already been repaired as it's melted at some point in the passed, I'm going to stick a metal sheet on it to help keep the heat away from the battery. Your flat spot could be the pilot jet/screw, I have the same so have been tweaking the screw a little at a time and it's getting better. Once back together I'll get her out to tweak some more then she is getting a rest for a while and the VFR can come out to play again.

[@richieiommi]

@@tanddy I must admit after the flat spot she goes like a rocket. Almost two stroke feel. Had a cheeky ride out this evening and hitting 85 easily. Hopefully gonna get a helmet cam soon and I can put up a few clips. Ride safe.🤘

[@DelictRoyalMusic]

is that exhaust pipe stock?

[@tanddy]

It's an aftermarket one (possibly old black widow as it looks the same) but I've punched the baffles out.

[@MahdiMahdi-rf8re]

I am planning on buying this soo as my first cruiser since i mostly drove sport bikes so i am kinda curious on how well this bike performance plus how much does it consume

[@tanddy]

Unfortunately you might be a bit underwhelmed by the performance if you are used to superbikes. this is a second bike for me and is a bit of a fun project really. I haven't really checked for MPG as I just fill the tank every 100 miles and carry on.

[@MahdiMahdi-rf8re]

@@tanddy yeah I am aware when it comes down to speed it won't be the same excitement as a sportbikes but if I can travel in it and be comfortable while doing so then why not

[@tanddy]

@@MahdiMahdi-rf8re I'm sure you will enjoy it.